Flood Warning for Murray River at Barham, NSW and VIC
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Minor flooding is occurring at Barham on the Murray River, with levels steady above the minor flood threshold.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Murray River, NSW and VIC
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
BOM has issued a minor flood warning (IDN36629) for the Murray River at Barham and the Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham. The warning was issued at 11:16 am AEST on Monday 31 August 2026 and is valid until 2026-09-03T04:16:30Z. It is classified as a major warning group type with high severity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Murray River at Barham in New South Wales and Victoria, including the reach downstream of Tocumwal to Barham. Upstream flows from the Murray River combined with flood waters from the Goulburn River are contributing to the conditions.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au. For emergency assistance call SES on 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring at Barham. The Murray River at Barham is currently at 5.61 m and steady, above the minor flood level of 5.50 m. River levels are expected to remain around the minor flood level.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 11:16 am AEST Monday 31 August 2026. River levels are likely to remain around the minor flood level for the remainder of the week. The next warning will be issued by 12:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 September 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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